Straight from Japan2nd gen VH-1 pickupsFull size potsAdding shieldingThree coatsConnecting cavities with wireSanded the rough poly bumps outShielding paintMore shielding and connected the control cavity to the pickup routesControl Cavity all done.Shielded cavity coverNot mint but much better8.208k on the neck and 8.088k on the bridge (not a typo!)Took the cover off a pickup to see if it had ceramic magnets and found Alnico magnets instead!Removing rust with vinegarPickup screws restoredAll Cleaned upFrets beam leveledStarting to crown fretsFrets crowned and sanded smoothFretboard cleaned and oiledNice rosewood grainSanded smooth with 1500,2500 and then polishing the topangle shotBuffed up pickguardStarting to come togetherKnobs are too bright, I’m going to swap them out for more vintage reflectors.Sanded headstock and some touchupAll polished upCA glue added to fix loose tuner screwholesStarting to fit a new nut.Scribing board radiusNew nut complete
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